Bunnings Vaccinations Hailed a Success
The Bunnings vaccination weekend was a success following the race to get more Queenslander vaccinated ahead of the NSW border opening.
After vaccination sites opened at Bunnings along with pop-up jab sites Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young says “We’re in the home stretch”.
Dr Young says for the borders to reopen, every Queenslander aged 12 and over should get vaccinated. Deputy Premier Steven Miles confirmed the border reopening should take place once the target of 70-80 percent double dosed is reached.
Queensland Toughens Border Restrictions for Tasmanians
Queensland has imposed tough border restrictions for Tasmanians entering the state.
The new border rules which came into effect yesterday demands travellers from southern Tasmania to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
The border measures have been introduced after Tasmania entered a snap three-day lockdown, caused by an infected NSW man who entered the state.
Pushes for Action on Climate Change as Mental Health Worsens
Increasing evidence has linked climate change to worsening mental health and experts are pushing for change.
Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly says the impact of climate change on mental health is real and the effects have been seen recently with bushfires and increased cyclone activity.
Dr Cybele Dey, a child and adolescent psychiatrist says "the federal government must act as young people will be affected by more extreme weather events than past generations leading to worsening mental health".
NSW Labor Leader Jodi McKay Resigns
Former New South Wales Labor leader Jodi McKay yesterday announced she will resign from state parliament, months after she stepped down from her role as NSW Labor leader.
The announcement is expected to prompt a by-election for her seat of Strathfield ending her 15 year career in NSW politics.
Sudanese Protestors Call for Army Coup
Thousands of protesters are gathered outside the presidential palace in Sudan demanding the military to seize power.
After an unsuccessful coup from pro Bashir groups in September, growing tensions have led to demands from civilian-military coalition Forces of Freedom and Change.
The demands are part of a power grab from armed forces with civilian Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok affirming his position as “complete alignment to the civilian democratic transition”.
Baker Boy: Gela
- It’s been a long-awaited release, but Yolngu rapper, dancer, and artist Danzal Baker, better known as Baker Boy, has finally dropped his debut album. Since January of 2019, the former Young Australian of the Year has been piecing together Gela with consistently catchy and addictive pop tunes written in both English and Yolngu Matha, leading to anticipation for the album’s release to grow steadily over the last few years.
The Alchemist: This Thing Of Ours 2
<span><span>- The Alchemist<strong> </strong>has had arguably the strongest run of 2021 featuring not only collaborative projects with <strong>Boldy James </strong>and <strong>Armand Hammer</strong> but also movie soundtracks and one-off production credits. Amid all this work, the legendary producer has also managed to drop his own solo EPs with <em>This Thing of Ours </em>arriving in April as well as its sequel this past week.
11am Zedlines - 15/10/2021
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Sunshine Coast hopes to become UNESCO Biosphere
The Sunshine Coast Council nomination for the region to become a UNESCO Biosphere has arrived in Paris for international governing body’s consideration
The nomination had been passed by the Queensland and Australian governments before making it to UNESCO.
The outcome of UNESCO’s assessment is anticipated to arrive in June 2022
Ipswich City Council stretches to the limits
Ipswich City Council is sending around 150 new household waste bins to new residents weekly. The measure has proved to be a challenge on the government’s resources as Ipswich deals with unprecedented rapid growth. Truck drivers have up to hundred stops added to their runs every week.
Mayor Teresa Harding says the increase of waste is just one of the key issues.
The Mayor claims the Federal Government has delivered little to Ipswich regarding infrastructure projects, as the region is predicted to grow by 4.6 per cent annually until 2036.